Biographical Compendium for PIPORG-L
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The bio project of PIPORG-L is an attempt to gather pertinent
information about regular contributors and readers of the group to
help people better understand the background and interests of the
individuals involved. These biographies are not anonymous, as that
would defeat the purpose. There are no requirements as to content,
length, etc. We edit some of the submissions to remove personal
information, such as addresses, which is too sensitive to be
releasing indiscriminately to an international mailing list.
Mostly, the bios should just contain musical background and interests,
"organophile" background and interests, and any other info that might
be useful in identifying the individual, such as education,
nationality, etc.
WHAT TO SUBMIT
It is not necessary to offer an autobiography. In general, you should
stick to topics that would be of interest to other readers of
PIPORG-L. You can recall how you first became attracted to organs and
to music. Mention what instruments you have studied or would like to
study. This is not your life history: make it contextual.
What are your tastes in music -- narrow? eclectic? off-the-wall?
Who are your favorite composers, performers? Who are your least
favorite composers and performers? Are you an organ builder? Organ
service repair person? What is your educational background? What is
your employment? And, anything else you feel is appropriate for a
general readership.
Submissions will not be critiqued, but will be edited for a consistent
format and correct spelling (a sample bio is attached as an example of
format). Please avoid abbreviations, slang, and acronyms. Clarity
and conciseness are virtues. Please include your full name: anonymous
submissions will be discarded without comment.
WHERE TO SUBMIT
Mail your submission to 'bec at bechi.org'.
Do not mail to piporg-l, as biographical information posted to the
mailing list may or may not be assimilated into the compendium.